Suzuki DR-Z400S 2023
Dual Sport / Trail
398cc
4-stroke
322lb
wet weight
36.8in
Seat height
11.3in
Front travel
5spd
Gearbox
The machine
The 2023 Suzuki DR-Z400S is a dual-sport motorcycle with practical equipment for everyday operation and mixed-use riding. Its instrument panel combines a speedometer, odometer, two trip meters, clock, stopwatch and timer, while a coolant-temperature warning light alerts you if the engine gets too hot. The manual also provides for suspension adjustment and identifies a spark arrester, passenger footrests and a fuel valve among the bike’s equipment.
The owner information highlights a 1,600 km (1,000 mile) break-in period and a gross vehicle weight limit of 335 kg (740 lb), including the motorcycle, rider, passenger, accessories and cargo. These details make the DR-Z400S a useful choice to consider if you want a dual-sport machine and value clear operating and loading guidance.
Who should ride it
This bike suits a weekend dual-sport rider who wants one motorcycle for varied riding rather than a machine dedicated to a single category. It is also a fit for owners who plan to carry small items, use the trip meters to track distance, and handle routine pre-ride checks and maintenance. Follow the stated loading limit when riding with a passenger or luggage, and keep in mind that the motorcycle is not designed to tow a trailer or sidecar.
Garage
Tech specs
- Displacement
- 398cc
- Stroke
- 4-stroke
- Fuel system
- Carburetor
- Bore × stroke
- 90 × 62.6 mm
- Compression
- 11.3:1
- Cooling
- Liquid
- Configuration
- Single-cylinder
- Valve train
- DOHC
- Oil chamber
- Single
- Engine oil
- 1.8 L
- Oil type
- 10W-40
- Coolant
- 1.25 L
- Type
- Wet multiplate
- Actuation
- Cable
- Assist
- Manual
- Starting
- Electric
- Transmission
- 5-speed
- Chain size
- 520
- Chain links
- 112
- Front sprocket
- 15T
- Rear sprocket
- 44T
- Wet weight
- 322 lb
- Seat height
- 36.8″
- Ground clearance
- 11.8″
- Wheelbase
- 58.5″
- Width
- 34.4″
- Height
- 48.4″
- Fuel capacity
- 2.6 gal
- Rake
- 27.2°
- Trail
- 4.21″
- Steering angle
- 45°
- Front
- Telescopic fork, coil spring, oil damped
- Front travel
- 11.3″
- Rear
- Link-type suspension, coil spring, oil damped
- Rear travel
- 11.6″
- Front wheel
- 21″
- Rear wheel
- 18″
- Front tire
- 80/100-21 M/C 51P, tube type
- Rear tire
- 120/90-18 M/C 65P, tube type
- Street legal
- Yes
- Battery
- Yes
- Chemistry
- Lead acid
- Voltage
- 12V
- Capacity
- 6 Ah
Pit-lane questions
- 01
What is the 2023 Suzuki DR-Z400S’s gross vehicle weight limit?
The gross vehicle weight limit is 335 kg (740 lb). That total includes the motorcycle, accessories, rider, passenger and payload.
- 02
What tire pressures should I use on the DR-Z400S?
The listed cold pressures at the gross vehicle weight limit are 18 psi front and 25 psi rear. Check the required pressure for your loading conditions before riding.
- 03
What functions are on the DR-Z400S instrument display?
The display includes a speedometer, odometer, trip meters A and B, clock, stopwatch and timer.
- 04
What should I do if the coolant temperature light comes on?
Stop the engine and let it cool. Check the coolant level only after the engine has cooled, and do not run the engine while the warning light remains on.
- 05
Can the DR-Z400S tow a trailer or sidecar?
No. The motorcycle is not designed to pull a trailer or sidecar.
- 06
How long is the DR-Z400S break-in period?
The first 1,600 km (1,000 miles) are the break-in period. Ride with care during this time and avoid operating the engine in a way that exposes it to excessive heat.
- 07
How many keys come with the DR-Z400S?
It comes with two pairs of keys: one pair for the ignition switch and another for the steering lock.
- 08
How much cargo can I carry on the DR-Z400S?
The total weight of the motorcycle, rider, passenger, accessories and cargo must stay within 335 kg (740 lb). The bike is primarily intended to carry small items when you are not riding with a passenger.